Jackie Robinson Night at Dodger Stadium

A sellout crowd and dignitaries including Jackie Robinson's widow, Rachel, and their daughter, Sharon, are on hand tonight at Dodger Stadium as Major League Baseball's celebrates Jackie Robinson's achievements.

"Special person. Special day," said Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, who spent part of the day with Sharon Robinson making visits to local schools. "If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be in the position I'm in, playing the game I'm playing. It would be so much tougher and I'll always thank him for that.

"Every time you see a documentary or movie about Jackie, you see him wearing this uniform with 'Dodgers' across the front. For me, this day is very special. This uniform that I put on every day is the same one Jackie Robinson wore and today I get to put one on with his number on the back."

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